What are the best places to live in Vermont?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Vermont by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Vermont based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Vermont?

The safest cities in Vermont are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Vermont neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Vermont?

Cost of living varies widely across Vermont. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Vermont. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Vermont?

The top-rated school districts in Vermont are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Vermont a good state to live in?

Vermont offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Vermont - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Vermont Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 3 ZIP codes in Vermont - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
05405 Burlington	20,810	$129,902	$538,181	76
05401 Burlington	42,840	$63,016	$290,007	65
05403 Burlington	48,280	$65,038	$351,174	64

Top 10 Safest Cities in Vermont

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	05405 Burlington	162.0	B+
2	05403 Burlington	229.0	B+
3	05401 Burlington	294.0	B

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Vermont

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	05401 Burlington	$290,007	$1,163/mo	65
2	05403 Burlington	$351,174	$1,207/mo	64
3	05405 Burlington	$538,181	$1,970/mo	76

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Vermont

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	05405 Burlington	8.3/10	B+	76
2	05403 Burlington	7.1/10	B+	64
3	05401 Burlington	6.5/10	B	65

Vermont Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Vermont

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Vermont

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Vermont

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